Mexico’s Security Tested on Criminal, Legal Fronts: Cyber Week

Cyberthreats are growing more targeted and intelligent, with recent revelations of the Sinaloa Cartel hacking a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) phone in Mexico City exposing national security blind spots. At the policy level, Mexico’s new Intelligence Law raised concerns over data privacy versus centralized surveillance. Meanwhile, Lumu’s 2025 Compromise Report outlined how smarter cyberattacks are forcing a shift toward proactive defense in critical sectors.

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Mexico’s New Intelligence Law Sparks Privacy Debate

The Chamber of Deputies in Mexico has approved the National Research and Intelligence System Law for Public Security, following a debate lasting nearly 10 hours. This legislation centralizes information collection for identifying high-impact crimes, granting powers to the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) to request data from public entities and, under judicial oversight, from private individuals.

Sinaloa Cartel Hacked FBI Phone to Track US Agent in Mexico City

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) says that the Sinaloa Cartel breached the security of an FBI phone in 2018. This intrusion allegedly allowed the criminal organization to access sensitive data, including call records and geolocation of a US Embassy agent in Mexico City. In addition, the cartel reportedly exploited Mexico City's public surveillance camera system to track the agent and associated contacts.

Smarter Cyberattacks Calls for Proactive Defense: Lumu

The global cybersecurity environment is undergoing constant evolutions, characterized by the sophistication of attack vectors, reveals the Lumu 2025 Compromise Report. The report analyzes their impact on essential sectors such as education, government, finance, and healthcare. 

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Closing Mexico’s Female Cyber Gap Through Cross-Cultural Approach

Despite a global cybersecurity talent gap of 3.4 million jobs, women make up only 30% of computer science professionals in Mexico and a mere 15.9% in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry. Aimed Pimentel, Mexico Leader, WOMCY, emphasizes that closing this gender imbalance can not only address the growing demand for IT professionals but also boost Mexico's economic growth and competitiveness, especially as companies prioritize gender diversity.

Expanding AI Defense for Latin American SMEs

While AI adoption is accelerating in SMEs, their cybersecurity defenses are notably lagging. According to Carolina Ruiz, CEO, Brier & Torn, this creates new vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for a consolidated approach where AI and cybersecurity work hand-in-hand. Although 73% of Mexican companies plan to invest more in AI, only 49% have internal policies to regulate its use, exposing a significant portion of the business ecosystem to threats. The challenge lies in strengthening technological governance and offering accessible solutions that provide advanced protection without compromising operational productivity, allowing SMEs to leverage the benefits of AI securely.